Should Man City be in the race for Wharton?

In the second part of Wednesday's Q&A with BBC Sport's Manchester City reporter Shamoon Hafez, we look at a potential transfer target and the impact of Nico O'Reilly.

Simon asked: Do you think, like I do, we should be in the race for Adam Wharton? Regardless of what happens with Rodri, he would be a fantastic addition to our team and would learn from the master at the same time?

Shamoon answered: Wharton is, no doubt, a fantastic footballer but Crystal Palace supporters won't be happy with you trying to sell him!

That said, he is technically gifted and a brilliant passer of the ball, and will surely make a move to a 'bigger' club one day.

That may prove to be too good to turn down, but would he want to leave Palace at this stage in his career?

He is still only 21 years old and the example of Kalvin Phillips may sound some alarm bells - a transfer doesn't always work out.

Andrew asked: I very much like the look of Nico O'Reilly as the apprentice to Rodri - he is athletic, tall, a ball player and not afraid of a tackle. John Stones could also step in well once we have enough fit centre-backs. Thoughts?

Shamoon answered: I am a big fan of O'Reilly and he has performed admirably in the unfamiliar left-back role. - so much so, it has earned him a call-up to the England squad. What an incredible achievement for the 20-year-old.

However, the number six position needs a specialist, having the discipline and nous to read the game and be one step ahead of opponents.

Rodri does that better than anyone and it earned him the Ballon d'Or. Would O'Reilly be able to do the same? With his attacking instincts and tendencies to roam forward at every opportunity, I am not so sure.

Scroll down this page for the other part of the Q&A.